BEST Network

Biometrics European Stakeholder Network

BEST Network, the Biometrics European Stakeholders Network, is a European Commission ICT Policy Support Programme centred on a European Thematic Network on trusted information infrastructures and biometric technologies. To facilitate the latest information exchange and expert opinion, BEST Network has brought together key stakeholders including the finest experts from across the EU to determine how biometrics can most appropriately be applied in the context of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

BEST Network will focus on promoting the development of new policy implementation schemes through working groups and workshops. This will include the exchange of best practices, common cross border strategies and future pilot activities.

The BEST Network is divided into 7 Working Groups:

Border Control and Immigration

Emerging applications

European Registered Travellers schemes

Biometrics and e-ID

Training & Education

Testing & Certification

Ethical, Legal and Socio-technical aspects

Working Group 4 "Biometrics and eID" is cco-chaired by IAIK and RAND Europe.